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Owner's Manual and Instructions
Tradesman 400 and Tradesman 400 Ultra Construction Heaters
Congratulations!
You have purchased the finest portable forced air construction heater available.
Your new L.B. White heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced
manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology.
We, at L.B. White, thank you for your confidence in our products and
welcome any suggestions or comments you may have...call us, toll-free,
at (800) 345-7200.
ATTENTION ALL USERS
This heater has been tested and evaluated by C.S.A. International in accordance with
the requirements of Standard ANSI Z83.7 CSA 2.14 and is listed and approved as a
direct gas-fired forced-air construction heater with application for the temporary
heating of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair. If you are considering
using this product for any application other than its intended use, then please
contact your fuel gas supplier, or the L.B. White Co., Inc.
View this manual online at www.lbwhite.com
MODELS
OUTPUT (Btuh)
CP400
400,000
Certification by:
FUEL
Propane Vapor
Withdrawal
150-29474
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- Page 1 *Requires an app like QR Droid for Android or QR Reader for iPhone. We, at L.B. White, thank you for your confidence in our products and welcome any suggestions or comments you may have...call us, toll-free, at (800) 345-7200.
- Page 3 GENERAL HAZARD WARNING ■ Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater, can result in: — Death — Serious bodily injury or burns — Property damage or loss from fire or explosion — Asphyxiation due to lack of adequate air supply or carbon monoxide poisoning —...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Have your qualified installer review this manual with you so that you fully understand the heater and how it The L.B. White Co., Inc. has a policy of continuous product functions. improvement. It reserves the right to change specifications... -
Page 5: Heater Specifications
Heater Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Model CP400 Fuel Type Propane Gas Maximum / Minimum Input (BTUH) 400,000/250,000 Burner Manifold Pressure (PSI) MAX. nlet Gas Supply Pressure Acceptable at the Gas Connection (PSI) MIN. 18.5 Fuel Consumption Per Hour (lbs.) Sleeve Bearing Motor Characteristics 1/5 H.P., 3,300 RPM Electrical Supply 115/60/1... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions WARNING Asphyxiation Hazard ■ ■ Do not use this heater for heating human living Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide quarters. poisoning leading to serious injury or death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches, ■ Do not use in unventilated areas. - Page 7 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 12. This heater should be inspected for proper operation 2. All installations and applications of L.B. White heaters by a qualified service person before each use and at must meet all relevant local, state and national least annually.
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Page 8: Installation And Assembly Instructions
Do not use the heater in an explosions. propane gas liquid withdrawal system or application. ■ Fires or explosions can lead to property damage, If you are in doubt, contact the L.B. White Co., Inc. personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 9: Propane Gas Supply Sizing
13. The heater must be installed so as not to interfere 16. Take time to understand how to operate and maintain with or obstruct normal exits, emergency exits, doors the heater by using this Owner’s Manual. Make sure and walkways. you know how to shut off the gas supply to the building and also to the individual heater. -
Page 10: Hose And Regulator Assembly
HOSE AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Thread rigid end of hose into gas inlet of heater. 2. Thread hose adapter to regulator outlet and tighten Tighten securely. See Fig. 2. securely. Connect end of hose with nut to hose adapter. Tighten hose nut securely. See Fig. 3. FIG. -
Page 11: Start-Up Instructions
Start-Up Instructions ■ 1. Connect the heater’s electrical cord to an approved It is normal for air to be trapped in gas hose on new electrical outlet. installations. You may need to recycle the heater before air is finally purged from the line and ignition Open the gas supply valve. -
Page 12: Cleaning Instructions
L.B. White Co., Inc. Dataplates, start- up and shut-down instructions and warnings are 4. Regulators can wear out and function improperly. -
Page 13: Service Instructions
Service Instructions GENERAL 4. Remove the fan guard and motor/fan assembly for WARNING access to upper barrel components. Burn Hazard ■ Some heater surfaces are hot for a period of time 5. The auto reset backflash, and thermostat can be after the heater has been shut down. -
Page 14: Backflash Switch
AUTO RESET BACKFLASH SWITCH To replace the switch, remove the screws, spacers TESTING and nuts holding the switch to the burner plate. See The switch should be tested annually. Figs. 8 and 9. 1. Remove the switch assembly. Apply a small,soft flame FIG. -
Page 15: Igniter
IGNITER MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 1. Using a small wire brush, reach down the barrel of the heater and brush the igniter electrode. Ensure buildup is removed. 2. Test the igniter. With the gas supply shut off, turn IGNITER the heater on. If there is not a spark, or a weak CABLE spark is evident, either check the gap of the igniter electrode or replace the igniter. -
Page 16: Thermostat
THERMOSTAT 1. Open the clip holding the thermostat bulb to the FIG. 19 motor mount. CLIP 2. Remove knob and thermostat mounting screws. 3. Guide the thermostat bulb through the bushing. 4. Remove thermostat from heater BUSHING SCREWS IGNITION CONTROL Disconnect the LED wire harness from the circuit FIG. -
Page 17: Gas Pressure Checks
GAS PRESSURE CHECKS ■ The following explains a typical procedure to be FIG. 22 followed in checking gas pressures. ■ The gas pressures will vary depending upon fuel type. ■ Consult the dataplate on the heater or page 4 in this manual for specific pressures to be used in conjunction with this procedure. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Information
Troubleshooting Information READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE BEGINNING Tradesman Non - Diagnostic Heters Page TO TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS. Fan Does Not Run, Heater Does Not Light... . 22 Fan Runs, Heater Does Not Light ....23 Heater Lights, But Does Not Stay Lit. -
Page 26: Electrical Connection And Ladder Diagrams
Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagrams TRADESMAN 400 ULTRA TRADESMAN 400... -
Page 27: Heater Component Function
Heater Component Function Air Proving Switch Gas Hose Safety device used to insure that the proper air flow is being Flexible connector used to convey gas from supply line in achieved before the gas valve is opened. building to heater. Back Flash Switch Heat Chamber Safety device wired into the control system which is used to... -
Page 28: Parts Identification
Parts Identification PARTS SCHEMATIC... -
Page 29: Parts List
Parts Identification PARTS LIST Part Number Tradesman 400 Tradesman 400 Item Description ULTRA Regulator with POL 28130 Hose, fixed X swivel, 3/8 in. x 10 ft. 21841 Adaptor, hose, 3/8 in. 572580 Knob, thermostat 572514 Power cord 571356 Lens, LED... -
Page 30: Warranty Policy
Warranty Policy HEATER L.B. White Co., Inc. warrants that the component parts of its Registering your product online with L.B.White will heater are free from defects in material and workmanship, automatically qualify a unit and its component parts for when properly installed, operated, and maintained in warranty consideration.
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